NEW YORK, Dec 6 — Fans of Starbucks - and we mean big fans - may want to put this on their wish list this holiday season: a US$450 (RM1,400) rose-gold, limited edition metal coffee card.

In collaboration with online luxury marketplace Gilt.com, Starbucks will be releasing 1,000 premium cards in the US December 6 at 12 pm EST.

The US$450 Starbucks passport comes pre-loaded with US$400 and automatic Gold-level status, entitling cardholders to a free food or drink item on their birthday, a 15 per cent discount at the online store and free refills on iced or brewed coffee.

The rose-gold cards are laser-etched with the Starbucks lettering and hand-assembled.

Last year, a similar offer featuring holiday stainless steel cards sold out in minutes.

Cards can be purchased at www.gilt.com/starbucksrose. -- AFP-Relaxnews